as in impulsive
prone to sudden illogical changes of mind, ideas, or actions
it's hard to make plans with such a whimsical best friend
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as in impulsiveness
an inclination to sudden illogical changes of mind, ideas, or actions
her whimsicality made her an unpredictable companion
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Recent Examples of whimsical
Emily Hochberg, Parents, 17 Jan. 2025
Served in the Lobby Bar, this tea experience is whimsical and creative, perfect for those with a sweet tooth.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Runways and social feeds offer ample fodder for inspiration, with ribbons, sparkle, and generally whimsical embellishments transforming everyday looks from pretty to downright romantic.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2025
The collection pairs with Pulitzer’s flutter hearts print and whimsical Resort Collection designs.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 16 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Then, place each sticker on a board to create an engaging and whimsical playscape.
—Emily Hochberg, Parents, 17 Jan. 2025
Served in the Lobby Bar, this tea experience is whimsical and creative, perfect for those with a sweet tooth.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Runways and social feeds offer ample fodder for inspiration, with ribbons, sparkle, and generally whimsical embellishments transforming everyday looks from pretty to downright romantic.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2025
The collection pairs with Pulitzer’s flutter hearts print and whimsical Resort Collection designs.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whimsical
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The two girls are both Muslim but otherwise unalike; Doe, from Somalia, is quiet and thoughtful, while Muna, from a Pakistani family, is brash, impulsive, and, at times, troublingly aggressive.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
24 Jan. 2025
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Seeing the cumulative cost of impulsive purchases can be an eye-opener, motivating you to reconsider similar decisions in the future.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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But every character involved has a charmingly eccentric quirk—an eye patch, an obsession with drapes, an ever-present log, an affinity for doughnuts and cherry pie.—
Emma Stefansky,
The Atlantic,
22 Jan. 2025
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My entire childhood, I was surrounded by all of the beautiful, eccentric people who lived in this city.—
Allure Editors,
Allure,
17 Jan. 2025
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The film opens on one such unexplained conflict, setting the tone for the volatile, irregular behavior that ensues.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
4 Feb. 2025
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The pilot follows an offbeat Fresno diner where an ex-party girl, a volatile chef, and an oddball busboy contend with ghost pirates, volcanoes, and the minor inconvenience of dying.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
4 Feb. 2025
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“Whimsical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whimsical. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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